Methane(CH_(4))as a substitute for other mineral fuels plays a crucial role in reducing energy consumption and preventing environmental pollution.The present study employs a solvothermal method to fabricate a porous f...Methane(CH_(4))as a substitute for other mineral fuels plays a crucial role in reducing energy consumption and preventing environmental pollution.The present study employs a solvothermal method to fabricate a porous framework Co-metal-organic framework(Co-MOF)containing two distinct secondary building units(SBUs):an anionic[Co_(2)(μ_(2)-OH)(COO)_(4)(H_(2)O)]and a neutral[CoN_(2)(COO)_(2)].Notably,within the anionic SBUs,the coordinated water molecules induce the generation of divergent unsaturated Co(Ⅱ)centers in the unidirectional porous channels,thereby creating open metal sites.The adsorption performance of Co-MOF towards pure component gases was systematically investigated.The results demonstrated that Co-MOF exhibits superior adsorption capacity for C_(2)-C_(3) hydrocarbons compared to CH_(4),which offers the potential for efficient adsorption and separation of CH_(4) from C_(2)-C_(3) hydrocarbons.The gas selectivity separation ratios of Co-MOF for C_(2)H_(6)/CH_(4) and C_(3)H_8/CH_(4) were calculated using the ideal adsorbed solution theory method at 273/298 K and 0.1 MPa.The results revealed that Co-MOF achieved remarkable equilibrium separation selectivity for CH_(4) and C_(2)-C_(3) hydrocarbon gases among non-modified MOFs,signifying the potential of the synthesized Co-MOF for efficient recovery and purification of CH_(4) from C_(2)-C_(3) hydrocarbons.Breakthrough experiments further demonstrate the ability of Co-MOF to purify methane from C_(2)-C_(3) hydrocarbons in practical gas separation scenarios.Additionally,molecular simulation calculations further substantiate the propensity of anionic SBUs to interact with C_(2)-C_(3) hydrocarbon compounds.This study provides a novel paradigm for the development of porous MOF materials in the application of gas mixture separation.展开更多
A possible mechanism for boosting the visible-light photoactivities of graphitic carbon nitride(g-C3N4)nanosheets for CO2 reduction via coupling with the electron donor Co-metal-organic framework(MOF)is proposed in th...A possible mechanism for boosting the visible-light photoactivities of graphitic carbon nitride(g-C3N4)nanosheets for CO2 reduction via coupling with the electron donor Co-metal-organic framework(MOF)is proposed in this study.Specifically,Co-MOF as an electron donor is capable of transferring the photogenerated electrons in the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital(LUMO)to the conduction band of g-C3N4 to facilitate charge separation.As expected,the prepared Co-MOF/g-C3N4 nanocomposites display excellent visible-light-driven photocatalytic CO2 reduction activities.The CO production rate of 6.75μmol g–1 h–1 and CH4 evolution rate of 5.47μmol g–1 h–1 are obtained,which are approximately 2 times those obtained with the original g-C3N4 under the same conditions.Based on a series of analyses,it is shown that the introduction of Co-MOF not only broadens the range of visible-light absorption but also enhances the charge separation,which improves the photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4 to a higher level.In particular,the hydroxyl radical(·OH)experiment was operated under 590 nm(single-wavelength)irradiation,which further proved that the photogenerated electrons in the LUMO of Co-MOF can successfully migrate to g-C3N4.This work may provide an important strategy for the design of highly efficient g-C3N4-based photocatalysts for CO2 reduction.展开更多
The design of Co-Mn composite oxides catalysts derived from MOF is significant for catalytic combustion of toluene.Here,a series of M-CoaMnfbOx,with enhanced catalytic properties compared with that of MCo_(3)O_(4),wer...The design of Co-Mn composite oxides catalysts derived from MOF is significant for catalytic combustion of toluene.Here,a series of M-CoaMnfbOx,with enhanced catalytic properties compared with that of MCo_(3)O_(4),were successfully prepared through pyrolysis of Mn-doped Co-MOF.The as-synthesized MCo1Mn1Ox(Co:Mn=1:1)exhibits an optimal catalytic activity with 90%toluene conversion reached at227℃,which benefits from the increase of Co^(3+),Oadsand the synergistic effect between Mn and Co.According to the analysis of the in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy,toluene could be degraded easier on M-Co1Mn1Oxwith lower activation energy than M-Co_(3)O_(4).The main intermediate products are benzaldehyde,benzoic acid,anhydride,and maleate species.Those findings reveal the value of Mn doping for improved activity of toluene oxidation on MOF derived Co_(3)O_(4),which provide a feasible method for the construction of toluene-oxidation catalysts.展开更多
A novel composite photocatalyst for photocatalytic decomposition of water for hydrogen evolution was successfully synthesized by in-situ growth of nitrogen and sulfur co-doped coal-based carbon quantum dots(NSCQDs)nan...A novel composite photocatalyst for photocatalytic decomposition of water for hydrogen evolution was successfully synthesized by in-situ growth of nitrogen and sulfur co-doped coal-based carbon quantum dots(NSCQDs)nanoparticles on the surface of sheet cobalt-based metal-organic framework(Co-MOF)and graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4),CN).The structure and properties of the obtained catalysts were systematically analyzed.NSCQDs effectively broaden the absorption of Co-MOF and CN in the visible region.The new composite photocatalyst has high hydrogen production activity and the hydrogen production rate reaches 6254μmol/(g·h)at pH=9.At the same time,NSCQDs synergy Co-MOF/CN composites have good stability.After four cycles of hydrogen production,the performance remains relatively stable.The tran sient photocurrent response and Nyquist plot experimental results further demonstrate the improvement of carrier separation efficiency in composite catalysts.The semiconductor type(n-type semico nductor)of the single-phase catalyst was determined by the Mott-Schottky test,and the band structure was analyzed.The conductive and valence bands of CN are-0.99 and 1.72 eV,respectively,and the conduction and valence bands of Co-MOF are-1.85 and 1.33 eV,respectively.Th e mechanism of the photocatalytic reaction can be inferred,that is,Z-type heterojunction is formed between CN an d Co-MOF,and NSCQDs was used as cocatalyst.展开更多
Developing lightweight and broadband microwave absorbers for dealing with serious electromagnetic radiation pollution is a great challenge.Here,a novel Fe-Co/N-doped carbon/reduced graphene oxide(Fe-Co/NC/rGO)composit...Developing lightweight and broadband microwave absorbers for dealing with serious electromagnetic radiation pollution is a great challenge.Here,a novel Fe-Co/N-doped carbon/reduced graphene oxide(Fe-Co/NC/rGO)composite with hierarchically porous structure was designed and synthetized by in situ growth of Fe-doped Cobased metal organic frameworks(Co-MOF)on the sheets of porous cocoon-like rGO followed by calcination.The Fe-Co/NC composites are homogeneously distributed on the sheets of porous rGO.The Fe-Co/NC/rGO composite with multiple components(Fe/Co/NC/rGO)causes magnetic loss,dielectric loss,resistance loss,interfacial polarization,and good impedance matching.The hierarchically porous structure of the Fe-Co/NC/rGO enhances the multiple reflections and scattering of microwaves.Compared with the Co/NC and Fe-Co/NC,the hierarchically porous Fe-Co/NC/rGO composite exhibits much better microwave absorption performances due to the rational composition and porous structural design.Its minimum reflection loss(RLmin)reaches?43.26 dB at 11.28 GHz with a thickness of 2.5 mm,and the effective absorption frequency(RL≤?10 dB)is up to 9.12 GHz(8.88-18 GHz)with the same thickness of 2.5 mm.Moreover,the widest effective bandwidth of 9.29 GHz occurs at a thickness of 2.63 mm.This work provides a lightweight and broadband microwave absorbing material while offering a new idea to design excellent microwave absorbers with multicomponent and hierarchically porous structures.展开更多
Ultrasound-assisted synthesis of Mn/Co-MOF nanomaterial was used to capture uranium from aqueous solutions. Tests of Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transformed infr...Ultrasound-assisted synthesis of Mn/Co-MOF nanomaterial was used to capture uranium from aqueous solutions. Tests of Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transformed infrared spectra (FT-IR), Zeta potential analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) suggest that cobalt ions were replaced partially by manganese ions to generate MOF during the synthesis process and form manganous oxide particles loaded on the surface of Mn/Co-MOF. The optimal immobilization conditions of U(VI) were systematically studied by solution pH, kinetic, contact time and preparatory uranium concentration. XPS spectroscopy analysis indicated that the chelation of imidazole ring to uranium and Mn3O4 possibly played a certain role in the adsorption process. The results indicate that the adsorption isotherms of the Mn/Co-MOF for uranium suit Langmuir isotherm model (maximum adsorption capacity were 763.36 mg/g). Furthermore, the adsorption kinetics of Mn/Co-MOF match comfortably with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model.展开更多
Water splitting by photoelectrochemical(PEC)processes to convert solar energy into hydrogen energy using semiconductors is regarded as one of the most ideal methods to solve the current energy crisis and has attracted...Water splitting by photoelectrochemical(PEC)processes to convert solar energy into hydrogen energy using semiconductors is regarded as one of the most ideal methods to solve the current energy crisis and has attracted widespread attention.Herein,Co-based metal-organic framework(Co(bpdc)(H_(2)O)_(4)(CoMOF)nanosheets as passivation layers were in-situ constructed on the surface of Bi VO_(4)films through an uncomplicated hydrothermal method(Co-MOF/Bi VO_(4)).Under AM 1.5G illumination,synthesized CoMOF/BiVO_(4)electrode exhibited a 4-fold higher photocurrent than bare Bi VO_(4),measuring 6.0 m A/cm^(2)at 1.23 V vs.RHE in 1 mol/L potassium borate electrolyte(pH 9.5)solution.Moreover,the Co-MOF/BiVO_(4)film demonstrated a 96%charge separation efficiency,a result caused by an inhibited recombination rate of photogenerated electrons and holes by the addition of Co-MOF nanosheets.This work provides an idea for depositing inexpensive 2D Co-MOF nanosheets on the photoanode as an excellent passivation layer for solar fuel production.展开更多
Sulfite(SO_(3)^(2−))activation is one of the most potential sulfate-radical-based advanced oxidation processes,and the catalysts with high efficiency and low-cost are greatly desired.In this study,the cobalt nanoparti...Sulfite(SO_(3)^(2−))activation is one of the most potential sulfate-radical-based advanced oxidation processes,and the catalysts with high efficiency and low-cost are greatly desired.In this study,the cobalt nanoparticles embedded in nitrogen-doped graphite layers(Co@NC),were used to activate SO32−for removal of Methyl Orange in aqueous solution.The Co@NC catalysts were synthesized via pyrolysis of Co^(2+)-based metal-organic framework(Co-MOF),where CoO was firstly formed at 400℃ and then partially reduced to Co nanoparticles embedded in carbon layers at 800℃.The Co@NC catalysts were more active than other cobaltbased catalysts such as Co^(2+),Co_(3)O_(4) and CoFe_(2)O_(4),due to the synergistic effect of metallic Co and CoxOy.A series of chain reaction between Co species and dissolved oxygen was established,with the production and transformation of SO_(3)•−,SO_(5)^(2−),and subsequent active radicals SO_(4)•−and HO•.In addition,HCO_(3)−was found to play a key role in the reaction by complexing with Co species on the surface of the catalysts.The results provide a new promising strategy by using the Co@NC catalyst for SO3_(2)−oxidation to promote organic pollutants degradation.展开更多
Zinc-air batteries have recently attracted considerable interest owing to the larger storage capacity and lower cost compared to their lithium-ion counterparts. Electrode catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (...Zinc-air batteries have recently attracted considerable interest owing to the larger storage capacity and lower cost compared to their lithium-ion counterparts. Electrode catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) play a critical role in the operation of rechargeable zinc-air batteries. Herein, we report a simple and scalable strategy to fabricate porous carbon polyhedra using Zn-doped Co-based zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZnCo-ZIFs) as precursors. Strikingly, Zn doping leads to smaller Co nanoparticles and higher nitrogen content, which in turn enhances the ORR and OER activities of the obtained porous carbon polyhedra. The synergistic effect of the N-doped carbon and cobalt nanoparticles in the composite, the improved conductivity resulting from the high graphitization of carbon, and the large surface area of the porous polyhedral structure resulted in porous carbon polyhedra with excellent ORR and OER electrocatalytic activity in alkaline media. More importantly, air cathodes based on the optimal porous carbon polyhedra further exhibited superior performance to Pt/C catalysts in primary and rechargeable zinc-air batteries.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21401099)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(202203021212331)+3 种基金Science and Technology Innovation Project of Colleges and Universities of Shanxi Province(2022L532)the National Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province(2008085MB32 and KJ2021ZD0073)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2021QB159)supported by the Talent Program Foundation of Dezhou University(2021xjrc102)。
文摘Methane(CH_(4))as a substitute for other mineral fuels plays a crucial role in reducing energy consumption and preventing environmental pollution.The present study employs a solvothermal method to fabricate a porous framework Co-metal-organic framework(Co-MOF)containing two distinct secondary building units(SBUs):an anionic[Co_(2)(μ_(2)-OH)(COO)_(4)(H_(2)O)]and a neutral[CoN_(2)(COO)_(2)].Notably,within the anionic SBUs,the coordinated water molecules induce the generation of divergent unsaturated Co(Ⅱ)centers in the unidirectional porous channels,thereby creating open metal sites.The adsorption performance of Co-MOF towards pure component gases was systematically investigated.The results demonstrated that Co-MOF exhibits superior adsorption capacity for C_(2)-C_(3) hydrocarbons compared to CH_(4),which offers the potential for efficient adsorption and separation of CH_(4) from C_(2)-C_(3) hydrocarbons.The gas selectivity separation ratios of Co-MOF for C_(2)H_(6)/CH_(4) and C_(3)H_8/CH_(4) were calculated using the ideal adsorbed solution theory method at 273/298 K and 0.1 MPa.The results revealed that Co-MOF achieved remarkable equilibrium separation selectivity for CH_(4) and C_(2)-C_(3) hydrocarbon gases among non-modified MOFs,signifying the potential of the synthesized Co-MOF for efficient recovery and purification of CH_(4) from C_(2)-C_(3) hydrocarbons.Breakthrough experiments further demonstrate the ability of Co-MOF to purify methane from C_(2)-C_(3) hydrocarbons in practical gas separation scenarios.Additionally,molecular simulation calculations further substantiate the propensity of anionic SBUs to interact with C_(2)-C_(3) hydrocarbon compounds.This study provides a novel paradigm for the development of porous MOF materials in the application of gas mixture separation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21871079,21501052)the Outstanding Youth Project of Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(YQ2019B006)~~
文摘A possible mechanism for boosting the visible-light photoactivities of graphitic carbon nitride(g-C3N4)nanosheets for CO2 reduction via coupling with the electron donor Co-metal-organic framework(MOF)is proposed in this study.Specifically,Co-MOF as an electron donor is capable of transferring the photogenerated electrons in the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital(LUMO)to the conduction band of g-C3N4 to facilitate charge separation.As expected,the prepared Co-MOF/g-C3N4 nanocomposites display excellent visible-light-driven photocatalytic CO2 reduction activities.The CO production rate of 6.75μmol g–1 h–1 and CH4 evolution rate of 5.47μmol g–1 h–1 are obtained,which are approximately 2 times those obtained with the original g-C3N4 under the same conditions.Based on a series of analyses,it is shown that the introduction of Co-MOF not only broadens the range of visible-light absorption but also enhances the charge separation,which improves the photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4 to a higher level.In particular,the hydroxyl radical(·OH)experiment was operated under 590 nm(single-wavelength)irradiation,which further proved that the photogenerated electrons in the LUMO of Co-MOF can successfully migrate to g-C3N4.This work may provide an important strategy for the design of highly efficient g-C3N4-based photocatalysts for CO2 reduction.
基金financial support of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22078215,21671147)Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(No.201901D211117)+4 种基金Coal Bed Methane Joint Foundation of Shanxi(No.2016012004)Science and Technology Innovation Project of Higher Education Department of Shanxi Province(No.2020L0632)Young Academic Leaders Funding Program of Taiyuan Institute of Technology(No.2020×S03)the Shanxi Province Natural Science Foundation for Youths(202103021223347)the Taiyuan Institute of Technology Scientific Research Initial Funding(2022KJ010)。
文摘The design of Co-Mn composite oxides catalysts derived from MOF is significant for catalytic combustion of toluene.Here,a series of M-CoaMnfbOx,with enhanced catalytic properties compared with that of MCo_(3)O_(4),were successfully prepared through pyrolysis of Mn-doped Co-MOF.The as-synthesized MCo1Mn1Ox(Co:Mn=1:1)exhibits an optimal catalytic activity with 90%toluene conversion reached at227℃,which benefits from the increase of Co^(3+),Oadsand the synergistic effect between Mn and Co.According to the analysis of the in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy,toluene could be degraded easier on M-Co1Mn1Oxwith lower activation energy than M-Co_(3)O_(4).The main intermediate products are benzaldehyde,benzoic acid,anhydride,and maleate species.Those findings reveal the value of Mn doping for improved activity of toluene oxidation on MOF derived Co_(3)O_(4),which provide a feasible method for the construction of toluene-oxidation catalysts.
基金Project supported by the Ningxia Natural Science Foundation of China(2023AAC03285)National Natural Science Foundation of China(21666001)+1 种基金Innovative Team for Transforming Waste Cooking Oil into Clean Energy and High Value-added Chemicals,ChinaNingxia Low-grade Resource High Value Utilization and Environmental Chemical Integration Technology Innovation Team Project,China。
文摘A novel composite photocatalyst for photocatalytic decomposition of water for hydrogen evolution was successfully synthesized by in-situ growth of nitrogen and sulfur co-doped coal-based carbon quantum dots(NSCQDs)nanoparticles on the surface of sheet cobalt-based metal-organic framework(Co-MOF)and graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4),CN).The structure and properties of the obtained catalysts were systematically analyzed.NSCQDs effectively broaden the absorption of Co-MOF and CN in the visible region.The new composite photocatalyst has high hydrogen production activity and the hydrogen production rate reaches 6254μmol/(g·h)at pH=9.At the same time,NSCQDs synergy Co-MOF/CN composites have good stability.After four cycles of hydrogen production,the performance remains relatively stable.The tran sient photocurrent response and Nyquist plot experimental results further demonstrate the improvement of carrier separation efficiency in composite catalysts.The semiconductor type(n-type semico nductor)of the single-phase catalyst was determined by the Mott-Schottky test,and the band structure was analyzed.The conductive and valence bands of CN are-0.99 and 1.72 eV,respectively,and the conduction and valence bands of Co-MOF are-1.85 and 1.33 eV,respectively.Th e mechanism of the photocatalytic reaction can be inferred,that is,Z-type heterojunction is formed between CN an d Co-MOF,and NSCQDs was used as cocatalyst.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21376029)and the Analysis&Testing Center,Beijing Institute of Technology for sponsoring this researchsupported by Beijing Key Laboratory for Chemical Power Source and Green Catalysis,Beijing Institute of Technology.
文摘Developing lightweight and broadband microwave absorbers for dealing with serious electromagnetic radiation pollution is a great challenge.Here,a novel Fe-Co/N-doped carbon/reduced graphene oxide(Fe-Co/NC/rGO)composite with hierarchically porous structure was designed and synthetized by in situ growth of Fe-doped Cobased metal organic frameworks(Co-MOF)on the sheets of porous cocoon-like rGO followed by calcination.The Fe-Co/NC composites are homogeneously distributed on the sheets of porous rGO.The Fe-Co/NC/rGO composite with multiple components(Fe/Co/NC/rGO)causes magnetic loss,dielectric loss,resistance loss,interfacial polarization,and good impedance matching.The hierarchically porous structure of the Fe-Co/NC/rGO enhances the multiple reflections and scattering of microwaves.Compared with the Co/NC and Fe-Co/NC,the hierarchically porous Fe-Co/NC/rGO composite exhibits much better microwave absorption performances due to the rational composition and porous structural design.Its minimum reflection loss(RLmin)reaches?43.26 dB at 11.28 GHz with a thickness of 2.5 mm,and the effective absorption frequency(RL≤?10 dB)is up to 9.12 GHz(8.88-18 GHz)with the same thickness of 2.5 mm.Moreover,the widest effective bandwidth of 9.29 GHz occurs at a thickness of 2.63 mm.This work provides a lightweight and broadband microwave absorbing material while offering a new idea to design excellent microwave absorbers with multicomponent and hierarchically porous structures.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant No.21866005)Jiangxi Key Plan of Research and Development(grant No.20192BBH80011).
文摘Ultrasound-assisted synthesis of Mn/Co-MOF nanomaterial was used to capture uranium from aqueous solutions. Tests of Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transformed infrared spectra (FT-IR), Zeta potential analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) suggest that cobalt ions were replaced partially by manganese ions to generate MOF during the synthesis process and form manganous oxide particles loaded on the surface of Mn/Co-MOF. The optimal immobilization conditions of U(VI) were systematically studied by solution pH, kinetic, contact time and preparatory uranium concentration. XPS spectroscopy analysis indicated that the chelation of imidazole ring to uranium and Mn3O4 possibly played a certain role in the adsorption process. The results indicate that the adsorption isotherms of the Mn/Co-MOF for uranium suit Langmuir isotherm model (maximum adsorption capacity were 763.36 mg/g). Furthermore, the adsorption kinetics of Mn/Co-MOF match comfortably with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52173277)the Innovative Research Team for Science and Technology of Shaanxi Province(No.2022TD-04)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Chang’an University(Nos.300102299304,300102291403)the Natural Science Basic Research Fund of Shaanxi Province(No.2020JZ-20)。
文摘Water splitting by photoelectrochemical(PEC)processes to convert solar energy into hydrogen energy using semiconductors is regarded as one of the most ideal methods to solve the current energy crisis and has attracted widespread attention.Herein,Co-based metal-organic framework(Co(bpdc)(H_(2)O)_(4)(CoMOF)nanosheets as passivation layers were in-situ constructed on the surface of Bi VO_(4)films through an uncomplicated hydrothermal method(Co-MOF/Bi VO_(4)).Under AM 1.5G illumination,synthesized CoMOF/BiVO_(4)electrode exhibited a 4-fold higher photocurrent than bare Bi VO_(4),measuring 6.0 m A/cm^(2)at 1.23 V vs.RHE in 1 mol/L potassium borate electrolyte(pH 9.5)solution.Moreover,the Co-MOF/BiVO_(4)film demonstrated a 96%charge separation efficiency,a result caused by an inhibited recombination rate of photogenerated electrons and holes by the addition of Co-MOF nanosheets.This work provides an idea for depositing inexpensive 2D Co-MOF nanosheets on the photoanode as an excellent passivation layer for solar fuel production.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51978542)Special Project of the Central Committee Guides Local Science and Technology Development of Hubei Province(No.2019ZYYD073)
文摘Sulfite(SO_(3)^(2−))activation is one of the most potential sulfate-radical-based advanced oxidation processes,and the catalysts with high efficiency and low-cost are greatly desired.In this study,the cobalt nanoparticles embedded in nitrogen-doped graphite layers(Co@NC),were used to activate SO32−for removal of Methyl Orange in aqueous solution.The Co@NC catalysts were synthesized via pyrolysis of Co^(2+)-based metal-organic framework(Co-MOF),where CoO was firstly formed at 400℃ and then partially reduced to Co nanoparticles embedded in carbon layers at 800℃.The Co@NC catalysts were more active than other cobaltbased catalysts such as Co^(2+),Co_(3)O_(4) and CoFe_(2)O_(4),due to the synergistic effect of metallic Co and CoxOy.A series of chain reaction between Co species and dissolved oxygen was established,with the production and transformation of SO_(3)•−,SO_(5)^(2−),and subsequent active radicals SO_(4)•−and HO•.In addition,HCO_(3)−was found to play a key role in the reaction by complexing with Co species on the surface of the catalysts.The results provide a new promising strategy by using the Co@NC catalyst for SO3_(2)−oxidation to promote organic pollutants degradation.
文摘Zinc-air batteries have recently attracted considerable interest owing to the larger storage capacity and lower cost compared to their lithium-ion counterparts. Electrode catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) play a critical role in the operation of rechargeable zinc-air batteries. Herein, we report a simple and scalable strategy to fabricate porous carbon polyhedra using Zn-doped Co-based zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZnCo-ZIFs) as precursors. Strikingly, Zn doping leads to smaller Co nanoparticles and higher nitrogen content, which in turn enhances the ORR and OER activities of the obtained porous carbon polyhedra. The synergistic effect of the N-doped carbon and cobalt nanoparticles in the composite, the improved conductivity resulting from the high graphitization of carbon, and the large surface area of the porous polyhedral structure resulted in porous carbon polyhedra with excellent ORR and OER electrocatalytic activity in alkaline media. More importantly, air cathodes based on the optimal porous carbon polyhedra further exhibited superior performance to Pt/C catalysts in primary and rechargeable zinc-air batteries.